Queens Taste Food Festival Returns Next Month

Annual culinary celebration brings 50 local restaurants and bars to Long Island City.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:37pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic food item repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the diverse and celebratory nature of a community food festival.The vibrant Queens Taste food festival will bring the borough's diverse culinary offerings to the forefront in a celebration of local food, drink, and community.Queens Today

Queens Taste, one of the borough's signature culinary and networking events, is set to return in May, showcasing around 50 Queens restaurants and bars in Long Island City. The annual festival is organized by the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Tourism Council.

Why it matters

Queens Taste is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the diverse food and drink offerings in the borough, providing a platform for local businesses to connect with the community and attract new customers. The festival's consistent sellout success underscores the strong demand for such community-driven culinary experiences.

The details

Queens Taste will take place in Long Island City, bringing together approximately 50 local restaurants, bars, and food vendors from across the borough. The event is organized by the Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Queens Tourism Council, two groups dedicated to promoting Queens' thriving food and hospitality scene.

  • Queens Taste will return in May 2026.
  • The festival is an annual event.

The players

Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)

A non-profit organization that works to promote economic growth and development in Queens, New York.

Queens Tourism Council

A group dedicated to supporting and promoting the tourism industry in Queens, New York.

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What’s next

Tickets for Queens Taste 2026 will go on sale in the coming weeks, and the festival is expected to attract thousands of food and drink enthusiasts to Long Island City.

The takeaway

Queens Taste is a beloved annual celebration that showcases the diverse culinary offerings and vibrant community of the borough, providing a platform for local businesses to connect with residents and visitors alike.